Storyteller Fran Carlisi-Paxson joins Allen Hopkins to re-enact Erie Canal days. Fran plays "Annie," a canal boat cook, while Allen is an itinerant 19th-cehtury musician. Fran recounts several "tall tales" from the canal tradition, while Allen sings songs collected from NY State sources, pertaining to the history and social life of the canal. Program is given in period costume, using antique instruments, and features dialog and byplay that outline some of the lesser-known historical facts of the canal era. The program takes a humorous perspective on many facets of 19th-century Erie Canal life. This program has been presented at Spencerport Canal Days, Livingston County Historical Museum, Greece Historical Society, and elsewhere.

Space/special requirements:

Flexible; we have sufficient PA to cover rooms of any size, and can also perform unamplified in a smaller space. Program has been given both indoors and outdoors.

Travel restrictions:

Can be performed anywhere within driving distance of Rochester NY.

Program fee:

$201- $350

Is this fee negotiable?

Yes

Mileage included?

Yes

Notes about the fee:

Fee is negotiable within reasonable limits; will consider lower program fee for multiple bookings.

Other notes:

This is an interesting combination of music and storytelling, based on Fran's extensive live performance experience, and Allen's long history of Erie Canal musical programming.